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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1943
Page
8
St Pauls Church MacGregor holds Morning Prayer at 11 am. United Churches share service times with MacGregor at 11 am Bagot 1 30 pm Beaver 3 pm on Sunday August 22.
Mr. H. Cottingham, chairman of the Manitoba Power Commission, and Mr. R. Sarsfield visited MacGregor on Monday afternoon. They met local business leaders in the Municipal Hall and urged rural centers to organize for reconstruction, offering cooperation and support. Questions covered village lighting, a potential streamery, and other matters, with Cottingham pledging further community visits.
In The Pas by election on Tuesday Berry Richards the CCF candidate won by a large majority over three opponents. Two or three rivals likely lost their deposits. The Pas constituency had been represented by the Hon John Bracken for over twenty years.
Mrs S McElvevy renewed acquaintances in the district last Monday. Georgina and Doreen Baxter of Glenella visit cousins, the Cooper children. The Ladies Aid and WMS meet Thursday August 26 in the Church. Mr and Mrs J McRae, Mrs Nelson and Mr T D McLeod visited Winnipeg last week. Geraldine Stone, Effie Wanchuk pass Grade X. Lorne Nelson passes Grade VIII. Billy McDonald also passes Grade X with three taps. Stella Burton and Garth Nelson advance to Grade VIII.
Cpl. N Birkett is home on a six day harvest leave. Mrs. Alton and Wilfred visited in Portage la Prairie Thursday. Joan Barber traveled to MacGregor with Una McKelvy for a few days last week. Mr and Mrs Ernie Duncan and family visited in Portage la Prairie Sunday. Misses Rowena and Lillian Birkett motored to Winnipeg for a few days last week. The Glew Club received a letter from Mrs Stapleton enjoying the Coast scenery and noting former Katrime friends now in British Columbia.
In loving memory of J. B. Merrick who died at MacGregor on August 19 1940 accepted by a devoted husband and children. Also for Helen B. Hay who died August 19 1941 with lines about beyond the sunset and memories of her love and sunshine, Ever remembered by the family.
Plymouth twine supplier advertises agency service for harvest needs. R O McKelvy invites customers to place four orders, with contact given as phone number 61 and location MacGregor. The short notice ad emphasizes prompt action for the season.
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